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Minneapolis-Moline ZTU

The Minneapolis-Moline ZTU is a tractor produced by Minneapolis Moline. It is equipped with a 185.8 ci 3.0 L engine. Transmission: 5 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4,000 lbs 1814 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
15.5 gal 58.7 L
Transmission
5 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4,000 lbs 1814 kg

Overview

Minneapolis-Moline ZTU tractor photo
1936 - 1948 ZT SeriesRow-Crop tractor ZT Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Original price
$1,500 (1948)
Variants
ZTU
tricycle front
ZTN
single front wheel
ZTE
adjustable wide-front
ZTS
standard front
ZTI
industrial
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Engine
Minneapolis-Moline 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
15.5 gal 58.7 L
Aux. fuel
1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Transmission
5-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Power
Drawbar (claimed)
16.5 hp 12.3 kW
Belt (claimed)
26.5 hp 19.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)
26.39 hp 19.7 kW
Belt (tested)
31.14 hp 23.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual worm-and-sector
Drum brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
82 inches 208 cm
Weight
4,000 lbs 1814 kg
Front tire
5.25x16
Rear tire
9.00x36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
14 inches 35 cm
Width
6.5 inches 16 cm
RPM
790
Speed
2,900 ft/min 883.92 meters/min
References
ZTU references literature
Instruction Book for Universal Z (R775-B)
Repair Parts List Universal Z Tractor (R777) published in 1937
The Universal Z Tractor published in 1941, by Minneapolis-Moline
The New Universal Z Vision Lined Tractor published in 1937, by Minneapolis-Moline

Engine

Engine Detail — 185.8 ci / 3.0 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Minneapolis-Moline RE
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
185.8 ci 3.0 L
Bore/Stroke
3.625x4.50 inches 92 x 114 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
5.75:1
Rated RPM
1500
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Coolant capacity
14 qts 13.2 L
Oil capacity
7 qts 6.6 L

Transmission

Transmission — 5 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
10-inch dry disc
Oil capacity
28 qts 26.5 L
ZTU unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Tires
Ag front
5.25x16
5.50x16
Ag rear
9.00x36
Dimensions
Wheelbase
82 inches 208 cm
Length
132 inches 335 cm
Width
79 inches 200 cm
Height
60 inches 152 cm
Weight
4,000 lbs 1814 kg
Clearance (rear axle)
22.75 inches 57 cm
Front tread
7 inches 17 cm
Rear tread
54 to 84 inches 137 to 213 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 290: kerosene 5-speed 2WD
NTTL 352: gasoline 5-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 290
Kerosene 5-speed 2WD October 4 - 12, 1937 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 290 file
Belt power (max)
26.84 hp 20.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
20.53 hp 15.3 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull
3,262 lbs 1479 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 352
Gasoline 5-speed 2WD September 3 - 7, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 352 file
Belt power (max)
31.14 hp 23.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
26.39 hp 19.7 kW
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull
3,254 lbs 1476 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Minneapolis-Moline Universal Z (ZTU) sales image.

Minneapolis-Moline Universal Z (ZTU) sales image.

ZTU cut-away diagram.

ZTU cut-away diagram.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z (ZTU) tractor.

Minneapolis-Moline Z operator station and controls.

Minneapolis-Moline Z operator station and controls.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline ZTU.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline ZTU Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Minneapolis Moline Minneapolis-Moline ZTU.

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